Bret Bielema says offense ‘right on par’ with where he thought it would be

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Much of the attention during Arkansas’ fall camp has been focused on the offensive line and the various configurations the coaches have used, but little has been talked about in regard to progress as a team as whole.

"I want to get to a point probably by next Tuesday, maybe 10 days out from our game (against Louisiana Tech), where we feel good about where we're at with the top five and go and let the other guys serve as the second unit or sub in in certain packages," Bielema said.

Offensive coordinator Dan Enos said there's a 'fine line' when it comes to installation of the offense: You have to balance the needs of the veterans and the inexperience of the underclassmen. COURTESY ARKANSAS ATHLETICS

The last few practices that have involved installation of offensive packages for first, second and third downs has included the same four guys: Dan Skipper, Hjalte Froholdt, Frank Ragnow and Jake Raulerson. The only position that has any uncertainty seems to be right guard, which hasn't slowed the progress of Arkansas' installations.

"With installation of packages and sub-packages comes a learning curve for all the players," offensive coordinator Dan Enos said. "We’ve continued to move forward in some areas and in some areas we’ve slowed down to allow guys to catch up."

Enos said there is "a fine line between overdoing it with the young guys, but obviously we have some veteran players that need to continue."